Pass

Poe Classical

10538 S Langley (700E), Chicago, IL 60628

School ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 16, 2026

Poe Classical was last inspected on September 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

September 16, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

26 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly in third floor girls washroom. Water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in girls washroom near lunchroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacles in all girls and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the water spraying out from the faucet when the hand washing sink on the serving line is turned on. Instructed manager to have it fixed and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the dry storage area with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in lower level women staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at handwashing sinks in kitchen staff washroom (87.3f), girls annex washroom (83.5f), boys annex washroom (58.5f), lower level boys washroom (81.4f) lower level girls washroom (81.8f), lowerl level women staff washroom (87.7f), washroom 101 (86.1f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in lower level women staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and boxes and lids wide open with trash above rim.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed piles of wood debris outside dumpster area on ground of dumpster area enclosure. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint and repaint storage shelves in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on walls behind milk cooler in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield near oven in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in kitchen prep area for proper hand washing. Repair timed faucets on sinks in girls lower level washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching faucet handles

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Following exit doors not rodent proofed, observed 1/4" gap on left bottom side of middle door exit #3, 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of exit #4, 1/2" gap on bottom of boiler room exit #5, 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of exit #6. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint and repaint storage shelves in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Remove excess water on floor in pump room near kitchen. Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all electrical, mechanical, pump room and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on walls behind milk cooler in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield near oven in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an exposed sink with hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels in kitchen prep area for proper hand washing. Repair timed faucets on sinks in girls lower level washroom(water must run continuously for at least 15 seconds without retouching faucet handles).

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found 2-crates of( 8oz) milks approx 60-lbs maintained at improper temperatures 48.9f,45.3f,45.1f 48.9f inside reach in cooler. Manager removed milk and discarded- cost $ 20.00 -cdi. Must maintain cold foods at 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005b1 no citation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom door sweep in poor repair on door 4 by lunchroom.must repalce.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on overhead pipes in students lunchroom dining room. Must repair.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at kitchen exposed sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all lower level storage areas (boiler room, room 015 and 004) to prevent pest harborage.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or tempered water at washbowls in boys and girls second and third floor washrooms. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at washbowls for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on ceiling above reach-in coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at kitchen exposed sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all lower level storage areas (boiler room, room 015 and 004) to prevent pest harborage.

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under the racks in the rear by the warmers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace damaged brick/wall in the rear behind the warmers and storage racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the loose hot water knob at the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Also, adjust the timer on the hot water knob at the left washbowl in the boys toilet room by the cafeteria.

  17. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found #3 exit doors not rodent proofed (1/4" gap). Instructed to make doors tight fitted at the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under the racks in the rear by the warmers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace damaged brick/wall in the rear behind the warmers and storage racks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the loose hot water knob at the exposed hand sink in the prep area. Also, adjust the timer on the hot water knob at the left washbowl in the boys toilet room by the cafeteria.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink in the dinning area

  19. Fail

    Consultation · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Prevcious minor violations from report#1154917 date 03-06-2013 not corrected(38)install an attached metal drainboard on 3-comp sink(35)remove peeling paint off ceiling near electrical room,instructed to correct violations serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink in the dinning area

  20. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: The washbowls in the girl's washroom at basement area,has no hot or tempered water and the girl's washbowls in the washroom on the 3rd floor,has no hot or tempered water,also the washbowls in the boy's washroom on the 2nd floor,has no hot or tempered water serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Prevcious minor violations from report#1154917 date 03-06-2013 not corrected(38)install an attached metal drainboard on 3-comp sink(35)remove peeling paint off ceiling near electrical room,instructed to correct violations serious violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the 3 compartment sink in the dinning area

  21. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor along walls and in all corners in boiler room (dead insects).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and ceilings in electrical room 023. Remove peeling paint off ceiling near electrical room, main entrance, hallways, etc. Seal all openings around pipe fittings in gym and under sink in lower level staff washroom. Seal openings along wall base in northwest corner in library.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-comp sink. Adjust mixing valves on washbowls in lower level, second and third floor washrooms. Increase pressure on fountains near boys lower level washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize storage room 004 to prevent pest harborage.

  22. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 mice droppings on carpet and floor in northwest corner behind blue chair in kindergarten room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Exit #1 not rodent proofed, 1/4" gap on bottom right corner of left door. Seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020 citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: No hot or tempered water in girls lower level washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030 citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor along walls and in all corners in boiler room (dead insects).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings in walls and ceilings in electrical room 023. Remove peeling paint off ceiling near electrical, main entrance,etc. Seal all openings around pipe fittings in gym. Seal openings along wall base in northwest corner in library.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-comp sink. Adjust mixing valves on washbowls in second and third floor washrooms. Increase pressure on fountains near boys lower level washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and organize storage room 004 to prevent pest harborage.

  23. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint on walls and ceilings in all areas, lunchroom, hallways, etc. Seal all openings, cracks, crevices in walls and ceilings in basement washroom, electrical room, etc.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Organize all storage areas.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove all peeling paint from walls and ceilings in 1st,2nd and 3rd floor hallways and at entrances as needed. Must repaint said walls and make smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucets at the basement and 3rd floor mop sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove construction materials from under stairs in boiler room to prevent rodent harborage.

  25. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS IN GYM.MUST REMOVE ALL PEILING PAINT FROM CEILING AREAS AND REPAINT AREA. ALSO MUST RE-SEAL HAND SINK AT WALL,TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED WOOD BOARDS/CLUTTER ON FLOORS UNDER STAIRS IN ENGINEER AREA.MUST PROPERLY STORE WOOD,ETC /ARTICLES OFF FLOORS ON PALLETS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

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